Aamir Khan, American idol

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan was awarded for his TV show Satyamev Jayate by media organisation America Abroad in Washington on October 28, 2013. Aamir, who was applauded for highlighting a variety of social issues including female foeticide and medical malpractices on the show, received his award from Douglas B Wilson, former Assistant Secretary of Defence for Public Affairs. He was accompanied by wife Kiran Rao.